Mathematical apocrypha redux
Subtitle: more stories and anecdotes of mathematicians and the mathematical
By: Steven G. Krantz.
Series: Spectrum series; MAA spectrum
Publisher: Mathematical Association of America
Published: 2005
Place of publication: [Washington, DC]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 294
ISBN-13: 9780883855546
Subjects: Mathematics -- Anecdotes; Mathematicians -- Anecdotes
Genres: Anecdotes.
Description: A companion to Mathematical Apocrypha, this second volume of anecdotes, stories, quips, and ruminations about mathematics and mathematicians is sure to please. It differs from other books of its type in that many of the stories are from the twentieth century and many about currently living mathematicians. A number of the best stories come from the author's first-hand experience. There are stories the reader may wish to share with students and colleagues, friends, and relatives. The purpose of the book is to explore and to celebrate the many facets of mathematical life. The stories reveal mathematicians as intense, human, and sympathetic.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-279) and index.
Table of contents: title: Utter frivolity.; title: Utter helplessness.; title: Utter utterances.; title: Utter sagacity.; title: Utter sanguinity.; title: Utter seriousness.; title: Utter credulity.; title: Utter confusion.; title: Utter solipsism.